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April 2023 Newsletter

Check out our April 2023 Newsletter, highlighting the importance of prehabilitation before surgery, return to throwing using the rebounder, the role of nutrition after joint replacement surgery, and preventing knee pain during spring gardening.

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The Importance of Prehabilitation Before Surgery

Prehabilitation has numerous benefits for pre-surgery patients. Prehabilitation is an individualized exercise conditioning program that prepares the body for the stresses of surgery, manages symptoms, and helps restore function in the injured area as much as possible prior to surgery. Prehabilitation, or “prehab,” works on improving a patient’s movement, flexibility, and strength before surgery to set them up for a successful recovery after surgery. Prehab has been shown to shorten recovery time and a patient’s hospital stay, reduce post-surgical pain and inflammation, and increase strength, stamina, and mobility.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. One of the easiest ways to maintain positive mental health is consistent exercise. Regular exercise improves your mood and sleep, relieves stress, and helps you maintain optimal physical health. Research has sho
The pelvic floor consists of a layer of muscles and connective tissue that stretch from the pubic bone to the tailbone, supporting the colon, bladder, and uterus. Pelvic floor dysfunction is a common issue that can arise when the pelvic floor muscle
A perineal tear involves natural stretching or tearing during childbirth of the perineum, the area between the vagina and anus. During a typical vaginal delivery, the skin of the vagina thins in preparation for childbirth, making it easier to stret
Check out our latest infographic on physical therapy after a c-section: https://bit.ly/physical-therapy-csection-infographic A C-section is major abdominal surgery involving the delivery of a baby through horizontal incisions made in the abdomen or
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The sport of rowing involves racing long boats using oars to propel the craft through the water at high speeds to win a race. However, rowing places significant stress on the back, shoulders, ribs, knees, and wrists and can lead to overuse injuries
May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month. Check out our blog on fighting osteoporosis with physical therapy: https://bit.ly/osteoporosis-management Osteoporosis is a metabolic bone disease characterized by low bone density, thin, brittle bones, decreased
Cycling is a great way to improve your overall fitness, cardiovascular health, and core and leg strength without placing too much stress on your joints. However, cycling injuries can occur due to overuse, improper bike setup, or lack of proper warm-